“Up for sale the great Oberheim DX Vintage Drum machine + electrongate sync box midi to clock and linndrum eproms! Fully Functional. In good cosmetic condition with few scratches. This drum machine was serviced in 2016 by electrongate. It also includes linndrum sound eproms that you can exchange so that you can have a linndrum inside the dx. The dx was used by Daft Punk, New Order and many more. I have to sell it to cover unexpected personal expenses. Take advantage to own this awesome drum machine to make some cool retro 80s disco or hip hop tracks!” Link

“Serial Number: D33597
This drum machine is pretty old, but it’s been well cared for and it is a joy to play.

It works great!

Full disclosure:
It does occasionally miss key strokes on a few of the keys. You can see this in the video. I hit the clap key and I didn’t hear a hit.
Hitting them a second time always seems to work, so it’s probably just some dust under the key cap.
I imagine that the issue could be remedied with some contact cleaner.

Otherwise all the triggers work, it has very clean outputs (mono, stereo, and individual outs all work).” Link

DX, Oberheim @ 05 September 2017, Comments Off on Oberheim DX with MIDI

“Up for auction is an

Oberheim DX Drum Machine w/ MIDI v2.02

(serial # Q63001)

in excellent cosmetic and 100% functional condition.

(see pics)

All function switches work accordingly with no stickiness along with the drum pad switches. No scratchy sliders. All leds light when activated. Display is nice and bright with no missing pixels. Silkcreen clean and fully legible.

Drum machine is stocked with original factory sound eproms and reloaded back with original factory songs and patterns.” Link

“This auction is for an Oberheim system that includes an OB-8 analog synthesizer, an Oberheim DSX sequencer, and an Oberheim DX drum machine. All are in fine cosmetic and working condition. This version of the OB-8 has the page 2 features (if you ever wondered, those include things like legato portamento, equal linear time portamento, exponential portamento, invert LFO freq mod on VCO1, invert LFO pulse width modulation on VCO1, VCF tracked by pitch bend lever, and several other features). There is really nothing that sounds like an OB-8. Some of the patches on this synth are massively fat and the string sounds are to die for. This auction includes the OB-8, DSX, DX, three power cords, the 37 pin connecting cord for the DSX to OB-8, three operators manuals (one for each unit), a flight case for the OB-8, an heavy duty dust cover for the OB-8, and an “OB-8 factory stock patches” cassette dated “Jan 19, 1983.” I’ve never used or verified the contents of this cassette, but that’s what is printed on it. This is a rare opportunity to own a collection unmolested Oberheim gear from the classic era of polyphonic analog synths. ” Link

” Oberheim DX 1982 Drum Machine. Functional and sounds terrific. Includes all sound chips. Powers on and was cleaned out a few years ago when I rescued it from my friend’s shed. There may be some dust but no where near the decade of dirt that was there when I found it. After cleaning it powered up and I’ve been jaming with the live functions from time to time.

Haven’t ever programed any sequences (mainly because I don’t know how to) but it plays sequences programed by the past owner. Most of the switches work but not all. However you can trigger the sounds by making a connection on the underside of the circuit board so they most likely need re-soldering on the reverse side I assume. The volume sliders don’t seem to work too well but since each channel has it’s own output for studio recording, individual volume control would be a sinch when hooked up to an external mixer. Missing two slider knobs as pictured.

Fun vintage drum machine that has a legendary pedigree. New Order – Blue Monday is probably my fav but if you are looking at this I’m sure you’ve done your research.” Link

“For sale is my Oberheim DX which is in great shape.
As on every DX out there, the battery which drives the memory is dead and needs replacing. A new battery can be had for $12.
This never bothered me as I just make new beats each time I use it.
Besides the battery, there are two tiny issues with it, neither of which affect play-ability, and are as as follows:
The Bass and Snare sliders are a bit sticky. They both function fine with no noise, but require a little effort to get them to slide.
The bottom Crash button and the middle Shaker button sometimes double trigger when you hit them.
Again, neither of these issues affect the units functionality, and are extremely minor considering the age of the instrument
Physically, the unit is in great shape. The cheeks are wood and have some wear on them, which I tried to depict in the photos.
These things were built like tanks and have stood the test of time.
The inside is very clean and it doesn’t look like anything has been tampered with.
I have loved this DX dearly, but it is time to let it go.” Link

“Probably one of the cleanest DX and DSX’s you’ll ever get a chance to own!! Both come with a rare midi option and work 100%! Very minor marks! Paint is super shiny and clean as the day they came out the factory! Original DX manual included. Aside from the DX, the DSX is very rare and is also a great addition to all you OB owners out there:). Sounds are one of the fattest and punchiest you’ll ever hear bar none! Custom fit flight case not included but will sell separately. Come get it and enjoy!! Thank you!” Link

Oberheim DX Stretch (MIDI) – Professionally serviced. Including new battery, all sliders and contacts cleaned. This is a later model with MIDI out (key to connecting this Oberheim system out to other MIDI drum machines, synths and sequencers). Excellent condition. Missing one slider top. Please see pics.

Oberheim DSX (OS 3.04) – Contacts cleaned. No further service needed. Excellent condition. Comes with original Oberheim Computer Interface cable. This sequencer is amazing! Super flexible. Compatible with numerous vintage synth / sequencer voltages via internal switches that can independently change 8 total cv / gate channels to different voltages. With this Oberheim system combination you can do cv / gate, trig, clock or w/ the DX midi out to control and incorporate basically anything. This is the only sequencer I have found that will sequence my vintage Minimoog Model D.” Link

“Unit is 30 years old, has normal wear, all switches work. Missing 3 switch caps but the sounds still trigger. Also missing screw from front panel.Does not have drum samples, has bass sounds instead. ” Link

“works great, just finished a record with it.
a few slightly sticky buttons but didnt bother me
can clean them if you like, but works great as it
All outs are perfect, midi works great
A charm to use” Link

DX has some cosmetic issues. Mainly one knob that looks like it was replaced but does not affect function. I plugged it in an got sounds out of all of the pads except for the Medium Bass button. It may need to be cleaned. I’m not sure how it all works. Old school lo-fi technology. There are individual knobs on the back that allow you to tune the drum sounds individually. In the hands of a real musician this may be the thing you need. I don’t know how to program it but there are manuals available online for free in .pdf form.

“Up for sale is a very clean and fully operational Oberheim DX drum machine. This is the factory midi model, all buttons trigger perfectly and sliders operate precisely as well as the knobs and jacks work as expected. There was one slider replaced as it’s not an original and that is the metronome slider. This drum machine is ready to use and is very reliable.” Link

“Up for sale is a very clean and fully operational Oberheim DX drum machine. This is the factory midi model, all buttons trigger perfectly and sliders operate precisely as well as the knobs and jacks work as expected. There was one slider replaced as it’s not an original and that is the metronome slider. This drum machine is ready to use and is very reliable. It will be packed carefully for a safe trip, I’ve been selling/shipping vintage synths for years with 100% positive feedback.” Link

“Very nice oberheim dx drum machine with factory midi. Works great. Some of the buttons are a little oxidized and require an extra press. Sounds awesome. The ride cymbal eprom is loaded with a different ride sample, so the attack time is off. These eproms are easy to find and inexpensive should you decide to replace it with the original ride. The side panels have slight stress cracks around the screws in the back (pictured). Not a big deal, but worth mentioning. Includes power cable.” Link

” This is a fully functional programmable digital drum machine with the unmistakable rich, high-quality Oberheim sounds. I used it for demo work in the 80s and it has been stored in the back of the closet since then so it is in excellent condition. All controls work perfectly and the sliders are noiseless.

Included in this time capsule is the original Owner’s Manual, cassette of DX Factory Sequences, factory Inspection Report, warranty notification letter, and power cable. I removed the warranty sticker from the bottom of the unit as the warranty expired in 1985.” Link

“Up for auction is a rare, one-of-a-kind Oberheim Stretch DX drum machine! This unit has been customized with five ZIF sockets on the top of the drum machine case. In addition, the stretch module has five internal ZIF sockets as well. The auction also includes an original Oberheim “Sound Kit” case with six extra eproms, see list below.

The unit has factory midi and is in excellent condition. Everything works. All buttons work well. However, occasionally, and I mean occasionally, the right most drum trigger button number 1 on the stretch module is intermittent. I will include a spare drum switch for replacement if needed down the road. I just tested everything, and all the drum triggers worked perfect. Also note that one tuning pot on the stretch module is slightly bent. Does not affect performance at all.

” Oberheim DX with with Factory Midi in good working condition. Original chips, everything works and sounds great. Some of the editing buttons stick or double triggers occasionally, but for it’s age it’s in excellent condition.” Link

“I don’t know anything about this item, I purchase storage lockers and it was in one. So I am selling it as is without return. May work great? or use for parts. The buttons and switches seem to be in fine condition without sticking.” Link

“Up for bid is an Oberheim DX’a’ Digital Drum Machine. The ‘a’ means that this was the updated, final version from the factory that had MIDI as a stock feature. These EPROM-based drum machines have swappable 8-bit samples that are decoded through digital-to-analog converters that both expands their effective resolution to 12bits but also seems to give them a very punchy, powerful sound. This one has the stock EPROM sounds from the factory.

It’s in good shape, though the cosmetics are a bit rough: there are scratches and some minor dings and dents, as well as a bit of paint splatter (see the pics). However, everything works perfectly: I did a basic checkout of all inputs and outputs (except the cassette interfaces) and I cleaned all the switches so there’s good action with no double- or missed triggering. It saves and stores sequences as it should, etc. Think of this as a player’s machine, not a collectors item. I’m selling this one because I’m cleaning out the closet. It comes with a 3-prong IEC power cable.” Link

“All function switches work accordingly with no stickiness along with the drum pad switches. No scratchy sliders. All leds light when activated. Display is nice and bright with no missing pixels. Silkcreen clean and fully legible. Battery still retaining healthy 3.07v” Link

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